Land Acknowledgement
We at Whim W’Him acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Duwamish People. A people that are still here, continuing to honor and bring to light their ancestral heritage. We stand to learn from the Duwamish as stewards of this area and to act in solidarity with them to keep this land alive and thriving. We could not call this city home without the Duwamish Tribe.
Dear Whimmers,
Thank you for joining us for the start of our 2026/27 season. In a world full of easily accessible entertainment, we do not take it for granted that you have chosen to join us in the theater. Whether it is your first time here or you are a seasoned Whimmer, we are incredibly thankful for your support.
The Choreographic Shindig is always a special way to start the season for us dancers, as we curate the program you see here tonight. We spent hours reviewing a record number of applicants to choose these three dynamic choreographers. Each with an individual and compelling style; Jessi Stegall, Kayla Farrish, and Annie Rigney have created something truly memorable for you to enjoy.
The program dives into a world that is mystical yet familiar with Jessi Stegall’s beautifully emphatic “Good Measure.” We then step into “Almost,” by Kayla Farrish, a dystopian inner landscape where we invite you on a journey of self-confronting; facing the fears, desires, and hidden parts of ourselves that we often choose to leave unseen. In Annie Rigney’s “We must believe it’s true,” we find ourselves bordering an insanity reflective of our current world state. We are left with a sense of hope and overwhelming urgency for tenderness. These three pieces are distinct and vital questionings of ourselves and how we interact with the systems we live within.
What you see here tonight is a result of months of hard work and dedication to craft by all the artists on and off stage. At W’Him we operate as a family, and we hope to share that sense of community with you, not only tonight but throughout the rest of our season. Please join us for what is shaping up to be a beautiful season of dance here at Whim W’Him. Memberships are available for those of you that wish to continue exploring with us this year.
For us, dance is a way to share with the world what can not be summed up into words. Within a world of so much hate, dance brings us a chance to rejoice in community and share our hearts. We invite you to enjoy tonight with curiosity and an open mind. You as an audience member are an integral part of the experience and the energy we create in the space. Thank you for immersing yourself in this journey with us. We hope you leave with a hunger for a world with more empathy and more art.
With Love and Gratitude,
The Whim W’Him Dancers
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